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Thomas Dolliff Obituary

Thomas E. Dolliff, 66, of Chestnut Street in Bristol, RI, and formerly of Dallas, TX, died late Monday afternoon at the Miriam hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Lucas) Dolliff. Born in Whitinsville, MA, he was the son of the late Edwin and Doris (Roche) Dolliff. Mr. Dolliff worked in Advertising for 30 years, before retiring in 1995. He was a communicant of St. Mary Church.

He is survived by a son, Michael T. Dolliff and his wife Kristin of Dallas, TX; a daughter, Michele E. Dolliff of Bristol; a brother, Robert L. Dolliff of Cape Coral, FL; and two loving grandchildren: Sarah and Nathan Dolliff of Dallas, TX.

Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd, Warren, Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Funeral, Saturday 10 A.M. in St. Mary Church, Wood Street, Bristol, RI. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations my be made in his memory to Comprehensive Cancer Center, In the Fain Building, 3rd Floor, 164 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI 02906 Please visit

www.celebratewithsmith.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Nov. 14, 2008.

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Kathy Ferguson (Early)

November 14, 2008

Dear Pat and Family,
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Although it has been years since I last saw you (old Chandler St. school teaching days), Kathy McCarthy has kept us up on what you have been doing etc. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

nancy berquist

November 14, 2008

Dear Pat and family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Tom was such a tower of strength these past few years.We are glad that his suffering is at an end. Our prayers are with you. God bless, Carl and Nancy Berquist

Ken Thurber

November 14, 2008

Dear Pat and Family, I am saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. I enjoyed Tom’s life from Little League through High School. (1960) Tom was a lot of fun to hang out with.

I pray that Tom is at peace with the Lord. My deepest sympathy is with you all and Tom’s brother Bobby.

Mary Wade Bradley

November 14, 2008

Dear Pat and family,
So sorry to read of Tom's passing. Wish I could be with you. Please know that I will go to Mass on Saturday and pray for you all.

Ann Langlois Beverly

November 13, 2008

Dear Pat and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Tom. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Michel Gilbert

November 13, 2008

Our thoughts are with you in your time of grief . My wife Renée joins me in offering the family our deepest condolences.

Anne and Bob Tufts

November 13, 2008

Dear Pat, Michael, and Michele,

We are so very sorry. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we hope that Tom is now free of pain and at home with God.

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